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One Summit - October 1, 2022

Posted on Sep 10, 2022

One Summit emphasizes the relationship among Membership, Public Image, and Humanitarian Service through The Rotary Foundation. It is a unique and effective way to help club members understand and become truly engaged in Rotary.

Not sure if you should attend? Here is a list of who should come to One Summit:
Club “sparkplugs”, Incoming club leaders, Newer club members, Immediate Past Presidents, Club committee chairs/team leads, Club members looking for leadership opportunities, Someone finding their own voice, People who need to be reenergized, People looking for networking opportunities, YOU!

Event: One Summit (District 5950 Training)

Date: Oct 01, 2022

NEW TIME: 8:30am - 11:00am = ONE SUMMIT (Panel Discussion and Breakout Discussions)
11:00-11:45am - NEW WAYS OF THINKING ABOUT MEMBERSHIP DISCUSSION
(Satielle Clubs, Cause Based Clubs, Corperate Membersip)

Fee: FREE TO ALL

Location: Eisenhower Community Center or Online

1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN United States of America
55305

“Imagination to Action” explores scenarios with focused discussions at (one of) this year’s District 5950 One Summit, formerly known as One Rotary Summit. Gain a better understanding of how Membership, Public Image, and The Rotary Foundation work together.

Visit https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50084/Event/one-summit-(district-5950-training) for more information.

Achievement Certificate for 5950 Kaleidoscope Rotaract

Posted on Sep 09, 2022

Congratulations to Kaleidoscope Rotaract in Glenwood, MN! Recognized in September as one of 313 Rotaract clubs — located in countries around the world — for having at least five members contributing a combined total of at least US$50 to The Rotary Foundation during the year 2021-22. Rotaractors contributed together, then, more than US$87,000 to The Rotary Foundation, which supports the life-changing work of Rotary members around the world.

Since 2019-20, Rotaractors have contributed more than US$462,000 to our Foundation.

Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for members ages 18 to 30. They are usually community-based or university-based and are sponsored by a local Rotary club, making them valuable partners in service work.

Rotaract Clubs awarded 2021-22 Rotaract Giving Certificate | My Rotary

https://my.rotary.org/en/clubs-awarded-2021-22-rotaract-giving-certificate

Tim Murphy Award for Regional Service for a Polio Free World

Posted on Sep 14, 2022

Congratulations to Tim Murphy! Past District Governor (2015-16), Past President (2006-07), and member since 1995 of Rotary Club of Edina, Tim was honored in the summer of 2022 with the Regional Service Award for a Polio Free World for 2021-22. A mentor and tireless advocate for Rotary’s signature project, he has presented at conferences and quietly arranged major donations to PolioPlus. Region 36/Zone 29 End Polio Now coordinator Robert McLean presented the award and read a note from RI Director Suzi Howe. Tim received a standing ovation from the gathered crowd.

Pictured: PDG and Past President Tim Murphy receives a standing ovation at his home club, Rotary Club of Edina.

Marianna Khauv presents flag of native Taiwan at International Conference flag ceremony

At the opening ceremony of the Rotary International Convention Sunday, June 5 in Houston, our own Rotary District 5950 District Governor Marianna Khauv had the opportunity to be a part of the longstanding Rotary tradition, the flag ceremony.

The Health and Safety of Rotary International Event Participants

The health and safety of Rotary International event participants is of the utmost importance, and we need all in-person attendees to do their part in following applicable safety protocols.

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Mobile clinic delivers free healthcare for Wisconsin’s underserved communities

Rotary clubs in District 6250 (Wisconsin and Minnesota, USA) have donated a mobile clinic to St. Clare Health Mission, a community organization in La Crosse, Wisconsin, that provides primary and specialty health care services at no cost for those without access to insurance.

Rotary President Jennifer Jones announces US$150 million pledge toward polio eradication

Rotary President Jennifer Jones appeared on the stage at the star-studded Global Citizen Festival to announce an additional US$150 million pledge toward that end.

Re-emergence of polio underscores the need for eradication

The detection of poliovirus, and even cases of polio, in places where it hasn’t been found for years has demonstrated once again that eradicating a human disease isn’t easy, especially in the final stages.In recent months, an unvaccinated man in the United States was paralyzed. In the

Rotary members in Poland provide a safe home for Ukrainian refugees

In March, shortly after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, refugees began arriving at a home in Wojciechów, a town about 20 miles from the city of Lublin in eastern Poland.